John "Doc" Elliott Dawson, 73, of Pittsboro died on March 8th, 2023 in his home as he wished after a long battle with cancer. John was born in 1950 in Greenport, Suffolk County, NY and was the son of the late John Stewart Dawson and Betty Elaine (Barteau) Dawson. John is survived by his sister, Mary Holland of Cutchogue, NY. and his wishes were to have his ashes placed in the Barteau / Dawson family plot at the Cutchogue Cemetery with his parents. "Doc" as his neighbors and friends called him was a very unique man who loved the outdoors and living on his land. He served as a Volunteer Firefighter for many years at the Cutchogue Fire Department while in NY. Doc was a no-nonsense kind of person and he did things "his way" right to the very end of his journey. Donaldson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial tributes can be left on this site Tribute Wall www.Donaldsonfunerals.com